Worst air pollution Pingliang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pingliang is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 42.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pingliang is fair. NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pingliang's air quality reflects the Gansu eastern Jing River valley's Loess Plateau semi-arid position at 1,349 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the coal power, agricultural, and light manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Windblown loess dust contributes elevated PM10, while winter coal heating under valley inversions generates elevated PM2.5 and the elevated plateau position provides somewhat better summer conditions than China's lower-altitude enclosed basins throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
42.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
54.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pingliang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pingliang is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 42.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pingliang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pingliang will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 54.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pingliang?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Pingliang are traffic on the surrounding roads, light manufacturing, and agricultural burning, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The bowl-like terrain here limits how quickly pollutants can escape. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Pingliang based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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